Welcome to The Drive, a weekly column looking at some wacky, interesting, cool, and pivotal things within the tech space!

CPU shortages continue as Intel, AMD, and MediaTek boost production, but rising AI demand keeps prices climbing across global ...

The CPU (Central Processing Unit, or simply “processor”) is arguably the most important component in a computer, perhaps only second to the GPU if you’re a gamer. However, upgrading to the best ...

Q: I’m in the market for a new computer and need help figuring out which processor I should be considering. A: The processor plays an important role in any computer, but the deciding factor is what ...

In the eighties, computer processors became faster and faster, while memory access times stagnated and hindered additional performance increases. Something had to be done to speed up memory access and ...

When the Grumman F-14 Tomcat first flew in 1970, it was a marvel. With its variable-sweep wing, twin tail, and sleek lines, it quickly became one of the most iconic jet fighters of the era — and that ...

PC freezing, going slow, or running into hitches where it shouldn’t? Even if you have one of the best processors, high CPU usage could be to blame. Unfortunately, if you aren’t too computer savvy, ...